| Your bearded dragon needs a proper diet to stay | | | | The insects should never be larger than the width |
| healthy. He is omnivorous which means he eats fruits, | | | | between your dragon's eyes. If the insect is too big, |
| vegetables, as well as insects. This article will tell you | | | | it could cause a blockage, seizure, or malnourishment. |
| everything you need to know about feeding bearded | | | | You can feed as many insects as he can eat in 15 |
| dragons. | | | | minutes. Make sure that you don't leave any uneaten |
| Protein | | | | insects inside the enclosure. |
| If you have a baby or juvenile dragon, it's important | | | | Vegetables |
| that you provide plenty of protein in his diet. The | | | | You should feed fresh vegetables daily. Some of the |
| extra protein is needed to help bones and tissues | | | | most popular choices include collard greens, dandelion |
| grow. Therefore, make sure you feed babies and | | | | greens, cabbage, cucumber, and peas. You can also |
| juveniles plenty of insects in addition to vegetables. | | | | feed your bearded dragon carrots, squash, green |
| Adult dragons should have less insects and plenty of | | | | beans, and broccoli. Make sure you don't get feed |
| fruits and vegetables. | | | | iceberg lettuce too often. He can easily become |
| Insects | | | | hooked and it provides no nutritional benefits. |
| There are a variety of insects that you can feed | | | | Fruits |
| your bearded dragon. They include crickets, | | | | It's also important to feed bearded dragon's fruits on |
| earthworms, cockroaches, wax worms, and silk | | | | a daily basis. Strawberries, mango, melon, apples, |
| worms. It's best not to feed wax worms too often | | | | grapes, and pears are all good choices. Other suitable |
| because they're very high in fat. Also, silkworms have | | | | fruits include raspberries, peaches, and cantaloupe. |
| hard exoskeletons, so you shouldn't try to feed them | | | | Make sure that you don't feed your dragon lemons, |
| to younger lizards. | | | | oranges, or other acidic fruits. |